Grape Variety: Barbera Geographical location: vineyards in Borgata Massucchi located in the surroundings of Perno under the municipality of Monforte d’Alba. 

Processing: the grapes are harvested only when fully matured and the vinification starts straight away when they get into the cellar. First it comes the destalking, soft pressing, follows a fermentation – which is tumultuous and takes place at about 28°C in stainless steel tanks – then it follows the maceration. This consists in leaving the must in contact with the skins and pips – according to the tradition. After racking, the ideal conditions for a perfect malolactic fermentation are created in the cellar. 

Maturation and aging: the wine matures in big Slavonian oak barrels for 12 months – which give it good balance, ripe tannins and a delicate and captivating bouquet; a short aging in the bottle follows before being sold. The Barbera Superiore has a good aging potential. 

Characteristics: ruby red colour with garnet nuances that intensify with aging; it has a delicate, intense, full-bodied and lingering nose; warm, full-bodied, complex, dry and harmonious taste.